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Running backs coach Ben Sirmans
On Aaron Rodgers' comments about Jamaal Williams and in what ways has Williams impressed this summer:
I think more so the way he came back physically. I think the biggest thing is I gave him, like at the end of the season, we talked about some of the things that I felt like he needed to work on to become a more complete player. He went out this offseason and did that. You can see it more in his quickness, his ability. He wanted to improve his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. You can see that he's done that. It's more of a deal where we had put in the blueprint for him to improve in certain areas and he went out and did that. So I've been pretty pleased.
On where Williams has improved as a pass catcher:
He's always been able to catch the ball pretty good. Even thinking about the catch he made last year against Kansas City in the end zone, I think it's more of his ability and how he works versus man coverage. I think that part of it, in terms of the subtle quickness, that's the biggest thing that's improve. Being able to be utilized more in that aspect as opposed to more than just a check-down guy. He's always had good hands but he's worked on the other things, too.
On Minnesota's linebackers:
I've said it, and going against these guys for all these years, they've been together for a long time together. When we look at core linebackers, they're among the best, if not the best, that we'll face. They're very smart. They work well together. They fill gaps. They're very hard to deceive. That's what I mean, they both particularly, we start looking at Kendricks and Barr, they have Pro Bowl ability physically. But it's not just that. It's their mental and their IQ, their football IQ is so high. They rarely make mistakes. They present a great challenge and problem for us on all fronts, physically and mentally.
Offensive line coach Adam Stenavich
On Lane Taylor:
He works hard every day, he's a professional in everything he does, shows up prepared, ready to go, and yeah, it's been fun getting to work with him. I'm glad he's back doing his thing and I'm really looking forward to watching him play this year.
On Jon Runyan:
He's been one of the most improved guys that we've had. Obviously, any time you make that switch from college to the NFL there's a transition and also then switching positions. You know, he had played guard before, which was nice. But he hadn't played it in a while, so it was just kind of getting back into it and then playing against better competition. So, he's a very coachable guy, he works hard and I'm really excited to see what happens to him in the future.
On the value of a strong RT:
I think the typical right tackle is kind of gone away. I always laugh when people say, 'Oh, this guy is a right tackle.' Well, you know what, Khalil Mack lines up on that side, too. So, you have to be athletic enough to block him too in pass protection and all that stuff. The emphasis in the NFL has changed because people are really into pass rushers. So, you have to have guys who can play in space on both sides.